Regular Meeting
20111101
Regular Meeting
Perry Township Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
November 1, 2011 7:00pm
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Excused absence: None.
Additions/Deletions to Agenda: None.
Public Hearings/Invited Guests: None.
Communications:
Letter Received from Merle and Marlene Mango- Request for a Stop Sign Corner of Citadel and Marion
Trustee Laubacher stated that the Board received a request for two (2) stop signs at the corner of Citadel and Marion NW from Merle and Marlene Mango. Mr. and Mrs. Mango provided a petition of signatures signed by the neighbors. Mr. Masalko stated that upon speaking with the Stark County Traffic Engineer, Chief Pomesky and researching the Ohio Uniform Traffic Control Device manual, stop signs are not to be used for the purpose of speed control. Drivers can become angry if they do have to stop and then they accelerate when they take off to go. Chief Pomesky stated that after researching this matter he found that there have been no accidents at this intersection. Trustee Capaldi inquired what would be a reason to install a stop sign. Mr. Masalko stated that a stop sign is installed to stop the flow of traffic from a side street to a main street. In order to have any type of sign installed the Township would have to ask the Stark County Engineer’s Office to do a study. Trustee Capaldi stated that there are some historical problems on Marion regarding speed. Trustee Chessler inquired if there is a reason other than speed that would justify the placement of the stop signs. Mr. Masalko stated no.
Trustee Laubacher inquired if the Board wanted to request a study. Trustee Capaldi stated that she is at a loss because there is not enough information here to understand the legal purpose of whether or not a stop sign can be placed at this intersection. Trustee Chessler suggested that this matter be referred to the Road Superintendent to further consult the Ohio Uniform Traffic Control manual and recite the warrants that justify the placement of signage. One is traffic volume which is a significant number of cars per hour. Second is the number of accidents which Chief Pomesky has already reported the statistics to support that. Trustee Chessler asked the Road Superintendent to research the manual further regarding the justification of sign placement and draft a letter of response or report back to the Board. Mr. Masalko stated that he will consult with the Stark County Traffic Engineer to get his opinion on this matter. Trustee Laubacher asked Administrator Fetzer to draft a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Mango advising them on the status of this matter. Administrator Fetzer stated that she would do so.
Public Speaks on items up for Board Approval: None.
Township Business requiring Board Action:
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business:
Trustee Laubacher made a motion to approve bills and payroll in the amount of $301,247.82 for the week ending October 25, 2011 and bills in the amount of $20,378.56 for the week ending November 1, 2011 for a combined total of $321,626.38; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Fiscal Officer:
Trustee Capaldi made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 18, 2011 Regular Meeting; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Administration: None.
Fire Department:
Consider the Hiring of Part-time Firefighter Paramedic Robert Brandau
Chief Martin asked the Board to consider hiring Robert Brandau III as a probationary part-time firefighter/ paramedic with the Fire Department. Total work hours not to exceed 1500 hours per year. Mr. Brandau will be required to follow and complete all requirements placed on probationary employees. The length of the probationary period will be one (1) year and will be afforded all benefits that are currently applicable to part-time employees. Mr. Brandau will be assigned to Station #3 with an effective hiring date will be Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board hire Robert Brandau III as a part-time firefighter/ paramedic with the Perry Township Fire Department assigned to Station #3 with a probationary status of one (1) year, total work hours not to exceed 1500 hours per year and will be afforded all benefits applicable to part-time employees with an effective hiring date of Tuesday, November 1, 2011; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Consider the Hiring of Part-time Firefighter- EMT/B James Judge
Chief Martin asked the Board to consider hiring James Judge as a probationary part-time firefighter- EMT/B. Total work hours not to exceed 1500 hours per year. Mr. Judge will be required to follow and complete all requirements placed on probationary employees. The length of the probationary period will be one (1) year and will be afforded all benefits that are currently applicable to part-time employees. Mr. Judge will be assigned to Station #1with an effective hiring date will be Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board hire James Judge as a part-time firefighter/ EMT-B with the Perry Township Fire Department assigned to Station #1 with a probationary status of one (1) year, total work hours not to exceed 1500 hours per year and will be afforded all benefits applicable to part-time employees with an effective hiring date of Tuesday, November 1, 2011; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Consider Purchasing Two (2) Sets of Firefighter Personal Protective Gear
Chief Martin asked the Board to approve the purchase of two (2) sets of firefighter personal protective gear from Fire Force, Inc. Four (4) quotes were provided to the Board for their review.
|
Company |
Quote |
|
Fire Force |
$2,960.00 |
|
Chief Supply |
$4,119.56 |
|
The Fire Store |
$3,699.96 |
|
Galls |
$3,975.96 |
Chief Martin recommended that the Board accept and approve the quote provided by Fire Force, Inc. as they were the lowest quote. The Fire Department has purchased and has been satisfied with the gear from Fire Force, Inc. in the past.
Trustee Capaldi made a motion that the Board approve the purchase of two (2) set of firefighter personal protective gear from Fire Force, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,960.00; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Police Department:
Commendation of Officer Dan Dale
Chief Pomesky stated that on October 16, 2011 Officer Dan Dale was on patrol in the vicinity of 18th SW by the G.M. Chambers Warehouse. Officer Dale noticed that there were two (2) vehicles out of place. Due to Officer Dale’s attention to detail throughout his investigation he was able to apprehend and arrest three (3) individuals breaking and entering into the G.M. Chambers Warehouse. This is a significant arrest that any officer would be proud of. Chief Pomesky stated that he would like to give Office Dale a commendation for a job well done. The Board presented Officer Dan Dale with a certification of commendation.
Consideration of Current Drug Enforcement Investigation Assignment
Chief Pomesky stated that he received a call from Sergeant John Oliver, Stark County Sheriff’s Department. Sergeant Oliver is the coordinator of the Stark County Metro Narcotics Unit. Beginning in 2012, Metro will be faced with some financial constraints and they will no longer be able to reimburse the Township for Detective John Wellman’s salary. Even though that position is in jeopardy, Perry Township Police Department still has the necessity of completing their own narcotic investigations. Chief Pomesky stated that he would like to bring Detective Wellman back to the Perry Township Police Department’s Detective Bureau and still allow him to function along with the remaining parts of Metro two (2) days out of his work week. This will provide several benefits to the Township such as investigations that may take place outside the boundaries of Perry Township as well as the use of equipment that the Police Department does not possess currently.
Trustee Laubacher inquired if the other entities that are involved with Metro are considering similar alternatives. Chief Pomesky stated that he is not sure what exactly the other entities are considering but there have been discussions of alternatives due to the financial constraints. Trustee Laubacher inquired if Detective Wellman’s schedule will be set; for example, Mondays and Tuesdays at METRO and then three (3) days at Perry Police Department. Chief Pomesky stated that Detective Wellman’s schedule can be flexible depending upon the needs each week.
Trustee Capaldi asked Trustee Chessler to explain the budgetary constraints that the County is dealing with in regards to this matter. Trustee Chessler stated that SCOG is funded almost exclusively by the undivided local government funds. SCOG knows that there are going to be significant cuts to the budget so they are now in the initial steps of trying to prioritize. The two (2) major operations are the Stark County Crime Lab and Metro. Though both the Crime Lab and Metro are important, the SCOG representatives and Police Chief’s Association have agreed that if funding cuts are as drastic as predicted then it is more necessary to preserve the Crime Lab. The Finance Committee for SCOG is currently crunching the numbers and they will present their recommendation this month to the Executive Committee who will then make a recommendation to the full SCOG Organization in December. The final budget is not due until December but they have provided some indication that this is what SCOG should expect. Trustee Chessler stated that originally the County wanted to keep Detective Wellman but not reimburse the Township. Chief Pomesky has suggested this assignment for Detective Wellman as a compromise. Trustee Capaldi inquired when this change would take affect. Chief Pomesky stated January 1, 2012. Trustee Chessler stated that this is a way to make the best out of a bad situation.
Consider Accepting the Resignation of James G. Mizeres
Chief Pomesky asked the Board to consider the resignation of Detective James G. Mizeres effective October 29, 2011. Chief Pomesky thanked Detective Mizeres for his years of service.
Trustee Capaldi made a motion that the Board accept the resignation of Detective James G. Mizeres effective October 29, 2011; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Road Department:
Consider the Hiring of Jake Watts as a Casual Employee
Mr. Masalko asked the Board to consider the hiring of Jake Watts as a casual employee. Mr. Watts is the owner and operator of his own truck. This time of year Mr. Watts’s business slows down and he would be able to assist the Road Department during the winter months with snow and ice removal. Mr. Masalko stated that he conducted a background check which came back good. The effective hire date will be determined based upon the results of a drug and alcohol screening. Total work hours not to exceed 1500 hours per year. Trustee Capaldi stated that she would like more time to review Mr. Watts’s application.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board table the hiring of Mr. Jake Watts for further review of the application; Seconded by Trustee Capaldi.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Consider Accepting the Retirement of Mark A. Phillips- Effective November 11, 2011
Mr. Masalko asked the Board to accept the retirement of Road Foreman Mark Phillips effective November 11, 2011. Mr. Phillips was hired on June 3, 1978 and has thirty-three (33) years of service in at the Perry Township Road Department. Mr. Masalko stated that the Road Department will miss Mr. Phillips and they wish him well.
Trustee Capaldi made a motion that the Board accept the retirement of Mr. Mark Phillips from the Perry Township Road Department effective November 11, 2011; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Law Director: None.
Zoning:
Consider Request of Tricia Self, Principal at TC Knapp Elementary School to Waive Permit Fee for the Science Learning Center
Mr. Weckbacher stated that he received an email from Tricia Self, Principal at TC Knapp Elementary School asking that the permit fee be waived for the building of their Science Learning Center. Trustee Chessler inquired if the Science Learning Center is a permanent foundation structure. Mr. Weckbacher stated that it will be a permanent structure. Trustee Chessler inquired if this request is compliant with the current policy. Mr. Weckbacher stated yes.
Trustee Chessler made a motion that the Board pursuant to the request made by Tricia Self, Principal at TC Knapp Elementary School, waive the permit fee for the Science Learning Center that will be constructed on the grounds of the school; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Mr. Weckbacher informed the Board that he will be bringing Zoning Commission case PE-11 before them at the November 8, 2011 Work Session.
Parks: None.
Department Matters Not Requiring Board Action:
Administration: None.
Fire Department:
September 2011 Alarm Responses- EMS Alarms- 184 Responses, Fire Alarms- 47 Responses.
Parks/Recycling: None.
Police Department:
September Monthly Stats Submitted to the Board.
Road Department: None.
Zoning: None.
Law Director: None.
Announcements:
A. Ohio Division of Liquor Control Notice- Scoreboard Sports Pub Inc, 3202 Lincoln Way East 1st Floor and Patio- Permit # 7919956-B-STCK- Responses must be postmarked no later than November 25, 2011.
B. Time Change in the Fall- November 6, 2011- On the first Sunday in November daylight savings time ends and the clocks “fall back” one hour. This happens at 2:00am, consider turning your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday evening.
C. Fall Leaf Drop Off- October 15, 2011 through November 20, 2011. Weekdays 7:00am- 2:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 8:00am- 3:30pm. All inquiries 330-832-7750.
D. Stark County Commissioners- Annexation Hearing regarding a portion of Route 30 and Cincinnat Street scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 5:30pm- Township Hall
Public Speaks-Open Forum: None.
Executive Session(s):
Trustee Laubacher made a motion that the Board adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G) (1) regarding compensation to include the Board, Fiscal Officer, Law Director and Police Chief.
And…
ORC 121.22 (G) (4) preparing for Local 3960, International Association of Firefighters reviewing collective bargaining to include the Board, Fiscal Officer and Law Director; Seconded by Trustee Chessler.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Board adjourned into Executive Session at: 7:40pm
Board adjourned from Executive Session at: 8:01pm
Adjournment:
With nothing further to come before the Board, Trustee Capaldi made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01pm; Seconded by Trustee Laubacher.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Laubacher, yes. Mr. Chessler, yes. Miss Capaldi, yes.
Lee C. Laubacher, President
Joe Schlegel, Fiscal Officer